Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 6 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS200 scores vs the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 has outer measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS200 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and WG-1 GPS is 86 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.